Author Question: To meet current guidelines regarding incontinence in a long-term care facility, what action by the ... (Read 22 times)

genevieve1028 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

To meet current guidelines regarding incontinence in a long-term care facility, what action by the director of nursing is best?

a. Assess residents for the ability to partici-pate in a bladder training program.
b. Take all residents to the toilet every 2 hours and after meals.
c. Ensure all residents wear incontinence briefs, which are changed routinely.
d. Ask physicians and other providers to prescribe medications for bladder control.

Question 2

The nurse has administered the Apgar screen tool to assess an older patient's family function status. Upon determining that the family functions at a 4, the nurse

a. prepares to administer a more detailed tool.
b. prepares to report reasonable suspicion of elder abuse.
c. asks the patient to identify specific family members to include in care planning ses-sions.
d. notifies social services that the family is not likely to be of much support to the pa-tient.

zacnyjessica · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Urinary incontinence is a common problem that can lead to several complications. The extent to which residents participate in bladder training programs is an area of focus for facility inspectors. Some residents may need routine toileting, wearing briefs, and medications, but they should all be assessed for the ability to participate in bladder training.

Answer to Question 2

D
An Apgar score of 4 to 6 suggests a moderately dysfunctional family, one that should not be de-pended on to provide physical, financial, or emotional support to the patient.